Afghanistan made the first upset of the current ODI World Cup by defeating England. This time they defeated Pakistan too. However, this victory of the Afghans did not seem like an accident. They won by showing dominance. Afghans have the determination to do something big for the country.

Batting first, Pakistan made 282 runs. Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam scored half centuries. In response, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran laid the foundation for victory. They gave Afghanistan 130 runs in the opening pair. Gurbaz was out for 65 off 53 balls Then Ibrahim made a partnership of 60 runs with Rahmat Shah. Ibrahim stopped at 87 runs. He scored this run off 113 balls.

Then Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi made an unbeaten partnership of 96 runs. As a result, Afghanistan won by eight wickets.

Commenting on the win, Afghan captain Shahidi said, "This win tastes nice. The way we chased was very professional. Looking forward for the other games. The way we chased today, we'll do it again. The quality cricket that we have been playing from the last couple of years, the belief was there when we were playing the Asia Cup also."

Shahidi also expressed their desire to play well, "At the start of the tournament, I said that we want to make this tournament historic for our country people. First was England, today Pakistan, looking forward for the other games. We'll try our best to play positive cricket and do a lot for our country in this World Cup. The spin bowling department did very well. We gave a chance to Noor and trusted in him, he showed his talent. The way Gurbaz and Ibrahim started the innings, they gave that momentum and confidence. The game was in our hand from the beginning till the end. The last partnership that me and Rahmat played was also good.”

Commenting on the win, he added, "The spin bowling department did very well. We gave Noor a chance and trusted him, he showed his talent. The way Gurbaz and Ibrahim started the innings, they gave us that pace and confidence. From the start to the end of the game we In hand. Me and Rahmat's last pair was good too."